OK so research. I decided the official genre of my film is coming of age. Coming of age is a genre in which a character's development is shown as he or she grows from beginning to end of the film. After conducting some research on the given genre, I find this genre to be the most relatable, allowing audiences, including myself, to establish a deeper connection to the characters.
A film that exemplifies this particularly well is the Perks Of Being a Wallflower, the number 10 coming of age film according to my sources. The film follows an adolescent boy on his journey of self reflection and growth. Perks initiates by introducing the protagonist through epistolary voice, in which he is writing in his journal. Vague elements, which are later explored, are also introduced in the opening, such as "...that weird guy who spent a lot of time in the hospital...". This entices viewers to continue watching and discover what all of the unanswered questions are referring to. I provided the opening below so you guys are able to have a clearer understanding as to what I am referring to (you're welcome).
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"The 50 Best Coming-of-Age Movies." News. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.
video: TheMrGmatic. "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower Opening." YouTube. YouTube, 15 June 2014. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.
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